I don't even know where to begin, this place was excellent. When planning our trip to Seneca Lake,…read moreSmoking Petes was the one restaurant that came up time and time again. It's a fan favorite on Reddit, and our hotel recommended the restaurant as well. When you drive past, there's always a parking lot full of cars for good reason. When you enter Smokin Petes, you place your order and they give you a pager. You can sit at the bar, there's plenty of indoor seating, but I definitely recommend taking advantage of their outdoor seating if the weather permits. Just based on the vibes indoors and out, you know you're in for a treat. Considering it was a Friday, the line to order and amount of cars coming in and out of the lot, our food was ready surprisingly quickly. For a starter we order wings in Alabama white. For our entrees we ordered their two meat combos, both opting for their brisket and ribs. For our sides we tried their mac & cheese, coleslaw, tater tots & garlic parmesan salt potatoes. Everything was excellent. The meat was cooked to perfection - the seasoning. On the ribs had a nice kick. The sides were fresh and definitely not diet friendly. The portions were decent, and we ended up taking home leftovers that made their way back to Long Island. By far one of the best, casual, places I've gone to eat.

Food is all so wonderful, corn bread tender and just the right flavor, pulled pork is tender and…read moredelicious along with the Turkey, sausage, ribs, chicken, brisket, my all time Favorite. The kids tried broccoli salad had a nice flavor but I had mostly the hard parts and not much the flurets. Mac and cheese was good, salt potatoes are assume. My husband liked the slaw, thou he likes it with pineapple. He was not overly thrilled with mac salad. Drinks I tried were the blueberry smash. Very tasty. Not that thrilled with the peach drink that was 25 dollars. But I drank it. Tastes more like a Ice tea drink. Service is good. They take your order at the bar with a designated area to wait in line. Give you a buzzer to pick it up at the window. They have a condiment area to get soda, utensils, sauce sides and so on. They have seating inside and out side. You can play with games they have set up. Inside it decorated with old and new signage. They have a book of bourbon selection. Bar stools chairs and tables,booths and high top tables. People clean up after themselves. Kid friendly. People are friendly. Most of the times we went they were busy or at least a steady flow of customers. If you get a chance to stop here to eat you will not ve disappointed!!

We called 3812 Bistro on an evening to make a reservation. The host mentioned they may be full at…read morethe main seating area, hence confirmed a spot at the covered patio. This is a restaurant connected to Lakeside resort and the residents dine here. We were not staying at the resort. When we arrived, we were seated promptly. We had an awesome view facing the Seneca lake and Hector falls. From our seats, we saw the rains come in. We had light jackets and were able to have an awesome dinner. For the dinner, we had scallops for appetitizer, seared salmon, fish tacos and chicken parmesan. For dessert, we had bread pudding and cheesecake. All delicious and cooked to perfection. They have a puppy called Rocky who visits each table! Well mannered puppy!

We enjoyed a light dinner at 3812 Bistro. The view from the back patio of the field and Lake were…read morebeautiful. The service was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the Burger and Cuban ( on GF roll) and the hand cut french fries. Dog friendly for people with a furry friend with them. They even had a Doggie menu!

Good Food, Good Portions, Good Service on a busy weekend!!! Im sure it's the best in this area!!read more

I love this diner, they are temporarily closed due to rebuilding after a fire. They are serving…read morefood out of a food trailer at local events to gain funds to rebuild the diner. Please call them and help out.

A superb culinary experience! We had an amazing experience! After a private tour of the winery…read moreexpertly led, a 5 course creatively prepared gourmet meal paired with wines and explained by Cordon Bleu Chef Scott at the "Ravinous Table". The second course appetizer was a bacon cocoa Bird nest served among beautiful oak barrels with a tasting directly from one of the barrels. Highly recommend!

We had such an exquisite experience that I can not wait to get back! The tasting lunch is something…read moreI would suggest any couple or family do for a unique dining experience. It was beautiful and I enjoyed meeting new people. Ravines wine is also the best I have had on Seneca Lake. Dryer and more robust. Can't wait to come back!

Great barbecue, excellent service and an amazing find. This place is not too big but we were able…read moreto be seated as soon as we got there. We ordered the king pig which has a little bit of everything. There were 5 in our group and this was plenty. We did order some appetizers as well. Everything was delicious. The meat was tender, moist and flavorful. I will definitely come back here whenever i visit again. Lots of parking an across the street.

I loved the setup and ambiance, and the first-come-first-served policy (no reservations) is a great…read moreconcept. Coming in on a Tuesday night, the place was busy and the wait was about 30 minutes -- but there was free seating at the bar. Fair enough, not many restaurants were even open in Geneva on a Tuesday. The food was solid -- nothing extraordinary, but nothing to complain about either, and the presentation on those big plates is genuinely fun. The lady bartender had her hands full preparing drinks while also serving everyone seated at the bar, including food orders. It was sometimes hard to catch her attention, but overall she did a great job juggling it all. What really bothered me: the owner (CB) is one of the few Master Sommeliers in the world and a big promoter of the FLX wine region (which I love), so can anyone explain why a glass of FLX wine costs about 40% more than a glass of California or even Australian wine? That's not exactly "Think NY, Drink NY" -- despite those charming stickers around the restaurant (which I do love).

Came in on a Monday evening for dinner and was able to be seated right away with no reservation. I…read morehad the fra Diavolo which had large pieces of lump crab meat on top of a delicious red sauce over linguini. I also tried the salad Nicoise and the ahi tuna was very fresh. Amazing service here and you can't go wrong with any of the food on the menu!

We went to Burnt Rose Wine Bar for brunch. The ambiance was inviting from the start, rustic decor…read moreand inviting table setting. For food we ordered the deviled eggs, meatballs and the salad Nicoise. The deviled eggs were pretty standard, similarly with the meatballs. The salad was exceptionally good, I really enjoyed the marinated tomatoes and green beans. Our waitress was incredibly personable and outgoing, we enjoyed her a lot. We will probably return sometime soon.

Excellent food at reasonable prices for the quality and portion sizes. The stand outs are:…read more Stuffed salmon - it's wrapped in cabbage and leaks with toasted walnuts. The veggies keep the salmon soft and also soak up some flavorful juices. The walnuts provide great textural contrast. Zwiebelkuchen - had never had this before but we're fans now. Zwiebelkuchen is a savory German onion cake made of steamed onions, diced bacon, cream, and caraway seeds on leavened dough. Absolute flavor bomb! Service was excellent. Ambiance - nothing to write home about on the inside. Outside you have great views of the lake. Logistics: parking in the back. Reservations via Open Table.

This was not a good experience. The appetizers were good but we had a party of 6 and not a single…read moreperson liked their entree. For a menu of only 6 staple entrees it seems they should be better. I asked if the scallops were deep fried, was told no, only to receive deep fried scallops and limp lettuce. Bolognese had almost no sauce. Burger was bad. Salmon was... gross. However the view was very pretty and our server was good.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Main Deck! I first visited last year and loved it so…read moremuch that I knew I had to come back--and this time, it was the perfect place to host my birthday celebration. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. Our group of 11 enjoyed a beautiful sunset view, and we could hear the live band playing downstairs, which they have every Saturday. It created such a fun and memorable atmosphere while still allowing us to enjoy our conversations. And the food... absolutely amazing! We tried every appetizer and almost every main course, and everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and truly gourmet. Another fantastic experience from beginning to end. 10/10--we will definitely be back again!

Dined here last night, the Brussels sprouts were incredible along with the calamari for the…read moreappetizer. The Steak was cooked to perfection and came with great service. Definitely would eat there again.

18th Amendment was a fantastic choice for a memorable dinner while visiting the area with family…read more Our group included three senior citizens, a baby, and three adults, and we were looking for a legitimate dining experience - it is vacation, after all! I had walked past 18th Amendment earlier in the week and thought it looked worth checking out - just peering in the window, it had a great atmosphere and inviting vibe. When I requested an online reservation I received a prompt and friendly callback - and when we arrived the next night, they had a highchair set up and waiting for us. The cocktails were excellent. I don't mind paying almost city prices when drinks are thoughtfully crafted, balanced, and unique - these absolutely delivered. Our server was wonderful. We asked whether the chef could prepare something for the baby and she quickly returned with several options. Since it was his first birthday, we let him splurge and ordered a filet with risotto. The kitchen sent it out right away, which helped avoid an imminent pre-bedtime meltdown. Dad tax applied--the baby's dinner was delicious! The bartender even sent over a small mocktail for him to try - a thoughtful touch. Every entrée at the table was phenomenal and everyone cleaned their plates. The ingredients were fresh, the portions were generous, and the quality was evident throughout the meal. Great food paired with outstanding service made it easy to justify the price, which again, was not extraordinarily high, all things considered. I highly recommend 18th Amendment if you're looking for a dining experience that's a step above the ordinary.

We dined here on a Wednesday evening in early August. The meal began auspiciously, the host moving…read morethings around so we did not have to sit at a high top. The free bread was warm and delicious. The brown butter Manhattan was on point. An amuse bouche arrived. We shared the "Eggs on Eggs" starter - deviled eggs topped with caviar and blinis. For $31, we received two eggs, each halved and topped with a blini and a small amount of indistinguishable caviar, with a bit of shredded lettuce. While tasty, neither the ingredients nor presentation justified the price tag. With the mains, I had a glass of Hector wine essence. That was also good. But the egg topped pork chop was chewy and also pricy at $39. The menu promised a hash, but it sat on top of fries. If memory serves, La Portena's crab dish, a special, was announced as a saute, but turned out to be crab cakes. These commanded a $43 price tag. This was a nice enough dish, but expensive for what it was. If you are sensing a theme here, I think the prices here are about 20% higher than they should be. Perhaps we came on an off night. Later that week, we ate at the Burnt Rose, under the same management, and had a better experience.